Saint Nicholas Co-Cathedral Alicante

Saint Nicholas Co-Cathedral Alicante was built between 1616 and 1738 in the space formerly occupied by a medieval church, by Agustín Bernardino, a student of Juan de Herrera, and was constructed over an ancient mosque.

One of the masterpieces of this co-cathedral is the “Chapel of the Holy Communion” a baroque jewel.

The 6th December 1244, festivity of St. Nicholas, the Muslims surrendered the city to the Prince Alfonso X the Wise. The Prince commanded to build a church in honor of St. Nicholas and put the city under his protection.

From 767 years ago from Alicante have venerated as patron and hallmark in its history.